Manu Bennett Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Manu Bennett has managed to build a career on the back of playing physically demanding roles. His first breakthrough came in the form of a role in Spartacus. Then, he was cast in the role of Allanon in the fantasy drama TV series, The Shannara Chronicles. He further cemented his reputation as a tough guy with the portrayal of the mercenary supervillain Deathstroke in the superhero TV series, Arrow.

Born Name

Jonathan Manu Bennett

Nick Name

Manu, Jon Bennett

Manu Bennett at Sawyer Point Park in September 2018 (Manu Bennett / Instagram)

Sun Sign

Libra

Born Place

Rotorua, New Zealand

Nationality

Education

Manu Bennett went to the Merewether High School in Newcastle, Australia. He later got enrolled at the Te Aute College in New Zealand.

Then, he got admission at the iconic Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute on a scholarship.

Manager

Build

Bodybuilder

Height

5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm

Weight

84 kg or 185 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Manu Bennett has dated –

Karin Horen (2005-2012) – In 2005, Manu started going out with Israeli socialite Karin Horen. They had met in Sydney after she had moved into the city to attend Sydney University. She later moved to Melbourne after he was cast in the TV show, Spartacus. In 2007, she gave birth to their daughter, Mokoia Bennett. Their second daughter, Huia Bennett, was born in 2010 and she was followed by Pania in 2012. As per reports, they separated in the same year. However, their split wasn’t confirmed until 2017.

Cynthia Addai-Robinson (2011-2013) – According to media reports, Bennett started dating actress Cynthia Addai-Robinson in 2011. Their affection for each other had grown on the sets of the show, Spartacus, in which they shared an on-screen romantic equation.

Chantel Elloway (2013-2014) – He hooked up with Canadia glamour model Chantel Elloway towards the end of 2013. Their short-lived romance came to an end in the summer of the following year.

Luna Voce (2015) – In July 2015, Manu was reported to be going out with Italian beauty Luna Voce, who was crowned Miss Universo Italia in 2013. He even decided to bring her along as his date at the Entertainment Weekly celebration during Comic-Con International in San Diego, California.

Brand Endorsements

Best Known For

Having played the role of Crixus in the British historical action TV series, Spartacus

Being cast in the role of Slade Wilson / Deathstroke in the superhero action TV series, Arrow

Having played the role of Allanon in the fantasy drama TV series, The Shannara Chronicles

First Film

In 2001, he made his theatrical film debut in the Australian drama movie, Lantana.

First TV Show

In 1993, Manu Bennett made his first TV show appearance in the Australian series, Paradise Beach.

Personal Trainer

Manu Bennett regularly hits the gym to keep his shredded physique in top shape. However, his workout timings and workout regimes depend on the role he is preparing for. When he is busy with shooting, he tries to work out at 5 am or after 7:30 am.

To prepare for his role in Spartacus, he used to rely on notorious Gladiator Boot Camp to bulk his physique up. He had to train for 4 hours a day. His daily training included circuit training sessions, sprints, practicing combat skills, and team games such as tug of war. He also had to eat a clean diet comprising of steamed vegetables, fish, and lean meat with rest of the cast.

For his role in Arrow, he decided to do a lot of swimming, which helped him elongate his muscles. It also helped him softly work his shoulders, which had been suffering from some injuries inflicted by regularly wielding the sword while shooting for Spartacus. He also did a lot of rowing to develop his back muscles.

When he is not working for any film role, he likes to practice hot yoga.